WW2 US Navy Edward Wulf
August 8, 2008
Mr. Krupp remembers his friend.
This is my Late Grandfather. This interview is one of the major inspirations for History Documented. It is a corner stone so to speak, the foundation on which I am building.
I was a freshman in High School when he passed, just to young to ask all the questions I have now. Lucky for us my cousin Cori used my grandpa for her history project in the Mid- 90’s. This was the interview she ended up with.
I could never thank her enough for helping save some of our family history. Over time oral history can be slightly changed enough to make it untrue.
Here is his Ship info: http://ussrescue.com/
USS Rescue (AH-18)
AH-18 USS Rescue
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal (2) – World War II Victory Medal – Navy Occupation Service Medal (with Asia clasp)
Vital Statistics
- Rescue class Hospital Ship:
- Displacement: 8,350 tons
- Length: 403′
- Beam: 61′
- Draft: 20′
- Speed: 20 knots (max); 7 knots (econ)
- Armament: NONE
- Complement: 440
- Geared turbine engines; twin screws; 13,000 hp
- Built at Newport News at SS St. John 1932
Acquired by USN and commissioned as Antaeus (AS-21) 17 May 1941
Redesignated AG-67 September 1942 Converted to Hospital Ship Rescue (AH-18) 18 January 1945 
Written by Chris Wulf
· Filed Under World War II
Great site, Love the stories. Keep up the good work!
Your cousin Joel has enlisted in the Navy and is going to Boot camp in January 2010. I have been filling him up with stories of my time in the Navy and the stories from my father and your grandfather. Joel is already proud and honored by the decision he has made and knows that he will be a part of an elite group of Americans who have served are country.
My father, Y2 Howard Newell Carter, was assigned to the armed troop transport USS Anteus (AG-67) / USNHS Rescue (AH-18) from January 1944 to December 1945. As the USNHS Rescue, the ship was commanded by Robert G Twining, brother of Generals Nathan F Twining USAAC/USAF, and Merrill G Twining USMC. My father was Yeoman to Captain Twining during the 1945 Pacific cruise (Okinawa) and was assigned to debrief the POWs transported aboard the USNHS Rescue after VJ Day. I have just over 100 pictures which Dad purchased from the ship’s photographer. He had no pictures of life aboard the USS Anteus (AG-67), but he did go thru the “Crossing the Equator” ceremony at that time (1944).
My Fav History Cuz has made me so proud. It is a wonderful site!!!
Our sadly, Late Grandfather Edward Wulf is definately proud and bragging! I want to say I did that interview while attending Central Catholic High School. My Junior year for American History with Mr. Schetzel. I think.I graduated in 1997 so it was 1996? I still have somewhere my grade. I missed a point because he didnt hear the time I was talking about in the beginning. I did have quite a long talk with my Grandfather before we taped it, so alot is sadly not there. I had a time limit with specific questions. I think i was the only video. He had 1 verbal tape recorded. I remember that he wanted to share mine with the class. All the rest were written interviews. My teacher was alot like my cuz Chris, said History needed to be remembered correctly!
I was glad to read that the video helped someone out! I hope it continues! God Bless All those who served and continue plus their friends & family!
Thanks for the words of appreciation cuz! Continue to make the family proud!